Authors:
Hung Fan. Ross F. Conner. Luis P. Villarreal
Published by:
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Date of publication:
2000
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Description:
This book presents an overview of AIDS from both biomedical land sociological perspectives. The molecular and cellular aspects of the HIV virus and the immune system's response to it are covered, followed by consideration of epidemiology and its role in understanding HIV/AIDS, and a thorough discussion of the personal and societal implications of HIV infection. The use of understandable vocabulary, clear illustrations, and up-to-date information and statistics allows students to fully grasp the biological, social, and psychological aspects of this disease.